The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.93 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data